A brief summary of Xihe Road appeasement envoy Zhang Yue reported to His Majesty.
I arrived at Tabai City on March 6th...
Zhang Yue was writing a memorial to the emperor. When he wrote this, his pen stopped and he lost consciousness...
Then keep writing.
…Bury and pay homage to the fallen soldiers!
On the day after the Song army's victory in Baicheng.
The red flag with the Chinese character Song is curled up, and if you look closely, there is also a flag with the Chinese character Jingshi, the governor of Hezhou, written on it.
The wind howled, and countless vultures were circling in the sky feeding on carrion.
Ten miles west of Tabaicheng is where Jing Sili led his army to fight Guizhang. More than 3,000 Han troops were defeated here. This battle shook the foundation of the Song Dynasty in the northwest.
Guizhang had no intention of burying it, and allowed the Song army soldiers to be buried in the wilderness, with their swords, guns and clothes stripped off.
After Zhang Yue captured Gui Zhang and Mu Zheng alive, he led his army to bury the bones of the fallen soldiers and pay homage to them.
Jing Sili's younger brother Jing Siyi, Wang Hou, Han Cunbao and the former soldiers of the First Army who had fought with Jing Sili arrived at this time and saw this scene and couldn't help but burst into tears.
Seeing everyone like this, Zhang Yue thought of his interactions with Jing Sili and couldn't help but feel sad. If he had been more considerate when he left, maybe he wouldn't have been separated from Hezhou, but separated the yin and yang.
Zhang Yue said to the generals: "Loyal souls cannot be without a home. They have sacrificed their lives for the country forever. We will bury them here to pay homage to the fallen soldiers."
After Zhang Yue finished speaking, the strong wind blew the long grass on the beach like waves.
The soldiers dug several long pits and buried all the bones of the dead soldiers, as well as the horses that had died with them.
There were many arrowheads embedded in the bones of the men and horses, and many soldiers died in the battle with dozens of arrows in their bodies.
Seeing this scene, all the soldiers were moved.
After the burial, Zhang Yue, the commander-in-chief of the three armies, sprinkled a bowl of plain wine on the ground. Then Zhang Shouyue, Wang Hou and other generals sprinkled the bowl of water on the land where the Song army soldiers were buried.
White flags were erected everywhere around Tabai City, and yellow paper was scattered all over the grass beach. There were also robes and relatives of fallen soldiers in the army. They all took out the old clothes worn by each other to call for the souls of relatives and friends. Suppressed cries came and went.
Swaying far away in the strong wind.
Zhang Yue chose a high place to bury Pao Ze near Tabai City, and led his entire army to perform a grand sacrifice here to honor the country's loyal soul.
The soldiers said that they returned to their hometown wrapped in horse leather, but now it is no longer suitable, so they were buried here.
Along with the 3,000 soldiers who were buried here, there were also more than 300 people who died of illness and disease in the Song army in this battle. Some people asked whether they should be moved back to Qinzhou, but Zhang Yue also said no.
In the future, a monument will be built here to commemorate it for future generations.
When Jing Siyi heard this, he also wanted to bury his brother's body here together with the soldiers who fought with him that day, and Zhang Yue agreed.
After this battle, Hezhou will always be a Song Dynasty, and there is no need to worry about the bones of the fallen soldiers being destroyed by the enemy.
After the victory, the Song army should have held a grand celebration. The solemn feeling of the sacrifice told the three armies that this victory was indeed hard-won.
After the funeral, someone reported that Zhang Yue Wang Zhongzheng and Cai Yanqing had arrived.
When Wang Zhongzheng saw Zhang Yue, his face was full of joy and he said with admiration: "The most wonderful thing about using troops in ancient and modern times is to use strategy and strategy!"
Zhang Yue's solemn look hung between his brows and he said calmly: "The envoy has said so."
Cai Yanqing saw that Zhang Yue looked bad. Although he was overjoyed after knowing the victory, he just bowed his head.
Wang Zhongzhengdao: "The strategy is to completely annihilate Mu Zheng and Guizhang's troops in this battle. They defeated Tabaicheng and Hezhou City, trapped more than a hundred enemy forts, burned more than 10,000 tents, annihilated more than 20,000 people, and captured Tibet.
We have more than 50,000 troops and 100,000 cattle and sheep..."
"I have learned that the former army won a great victory and that Mu Zheng and Guizhang were captured alive. I have reported it to Your Majesty and will be escorted to Beijing soon."
Zhang Yue frowned when he heard this and said: "If you two have time, you might as well accompany me to the wounded barracks..."
Cai Yanqing said: "Exactly."
It was Zhang Yue's habit as commander-in-chief to appease the wounded soldiers after the war, and it started when he conquered Tiandu Mountain.
"The Prime Minister is here!"
"Yes, I agree with you."
Zhang Yue went to the wounded soldiers camp and saw that more than 300 wounded soldiers were all waiting for him.
It seems that everyone already knew that they were coming.
Even after such a great victory, the wounded soldiers knew that they would first pay homage to the fallen soldiers and then return to the camp to visit them.
Zhang Yue carefully told the doctor and doctor in the camp to use the best medicine to treat wounds. Every wounded soldier had experienced fighting and should be kept in the establishment so that he could be taught by new recruits in the future.
A veteran is an asset to the military, so the military is most afraid of the entire organization being wiped out.
This is also the reason why Zhang Yue wanted to annihilate Mu Zheng and why Zhang Yue was under Tabai City.
There were also seriously injured soldiers. Zhang Yue walked aside and asked him if he had any last words to say. Zhang Yue recognized one of the soldiers from the Guangrui Army. He saw that the other soldier's arm had been chopped off in half, and there was another one on his chest.
A sore as big as a bowl, knowing that the other person is probably dead.
When the other party saw Zhang Yue, his eyes shed tears and he said, "It's my husband. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Zhang Yue pulled the sheet for the other party, leaned down and asked: "Zhu Qilang, why did you see me? Is it because there is no settlement at home?"
The other party shook his head and said: "Thanks to Xianggong Jinglue, let's settle down early. I turned out to be a bachelor. I followed Xianggong Jinlue all the way to this place. With my military exploits, I divided three riverside fields and married a fan."
When a woman becomes a mother-in-law and gives birth to two babies, her life is worth it."
Zhang Yue knew: "Don't worry, I will take care of your two dolls for you. I will ask your mother-in-law to take care of you for a few years. When the dolls grow up, it is up to you whether you want to remarry or not."
The other party said happily: "Thank you very much, Mr. Jinglue. My mother-in-law is quite virtuous. I saved a lot of money and food during the previous war, and as well as the pension you promised to give me, I won't have to worry about raising them in this life."
"I just want to meet Mr. Jinglue. You are a high-ranking official and you can say a few good words to me. Tell me that I died loyally for the country. Maybe I will be reborn in a good child in my next life."
Wang Zhongzheng and Cai Yanqing on the side all shed tears when they heard this.
Zhang Yue took a deep breath, held his hand and said: "Okay! Okay! You died loyally for the country, Zhu Qilang, don't worry."
The other party nodded, looked at the tent roof aimlessly and said: "Being a soldier in this life is too hard, it's best not to do it in the next life..."
Zhang Yue walked out of the wounded barracks and asked Cai Yanqing, "Are the soldiers of the Guangrui Army still free from their crimes?"
"Not yet, according to the regulations, the army is old and sick, and those who have committed minor crimes can be transferred or the emperor can grant a general amnesty to the world, otherwise the crime will not be erased..."
Zhang Yue said: "From today on, all officers and soldiers of the Guangrui Army, regardless of whether they have made meritorious service or not, will be exempted from their subordinates."
Cai Yanqing said: "Everything depends on the meaning of Longtu."
Zhang Yue nodded. When he walked out of the camp, he paused and looked back at the wounded barracks.
After offering sacrifices to the fallen soldiers and comforting the wounded, it is the banquet after a great victory.
Zhang Yue specially invited Mu Zheng and Gui Zhang to the tent.
When Muzheng defected on the battlefield that day, Guizhang knew that the situation was over and surrendered without saying a word.
This made Zhang Yue unexpected. Shouldn't the Ghost-like Zhang fight to the end? He would end up like Xiang Yu anyway.
At that time, the Song army was still unwilling to accept Guizhang's surrender. Firstly, the position of governor and the money of 100,000 yuan were too tempting, and secondly, Guizhang had a blood debt on his hands.
Seeing that the Song army refused to stop, Zhang Shouyue forced his troops to stop attacking.
In this battle, more than 15,000 Tibetan troops who rushed into battle surrendered, except for more than 3,000 casualties. As soon as Guizhang and Mu Zheng surrendered, more than 2,000 defenders of Tabaicheng also surrendered.
Therefore, the Guizhang and Muzheng coalition forces totaled 18,000 people, and more than 20,000 horses were captured, as well as more than 80,000 gold and silver treasures in Tabai City. The Song army suffered more than 500 casualties in this battle.
The price is not high, it can be called a complete victory.
Inside the tent, there were more than ten civil and military officials including Zhang Yue, Wang Zhongzheng, Cai Yanqing, Zhang Shouyue, and Wang Hou, followed by Mu Zheng and Guizhang.
At this moment, the Song army outside was celebrating their great victory in this battle. They lit a huge bonfire in the military camp, and the voices of the soldiers celebrating their victory continued to be heard in the tent.
Upon hearing this, Mu Zheng lowered his head, while Guizhang looked disapproving.
Zhang Yue said to Mu Zheng: "One person looks to the corner, but everyone is unhappy. Why is it like this?"
Mu Zheng was silent for a while and said: "I surrender only to save the lives of my wife, children and subordinates. If Long Tu wants me to look happy, please forgive me for not being able to do so."
Zhang Yue glanced at the dozens of Dutch soldiers holding swords under the flames outside the tent, and said with a smile: "You guys, please stay away!"
Everyone who was holding the tent bowed their heads to Zhang Yue and acknowledged him, and then motioned the soldiers to take a few steps back.
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Blame me, blame me, give Mu Zheng wine to calm down his shock!"
Mu Zheng stopped drinking from the cup and handed it to Gui Zhang who was standing aside. Gui Zhang took the cup and drank it. After drinking it all in one gulp, he looked around at the people in the tent and said with a heroic smile: "Good wine!
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Seeing this, Zhang Yue's face sank and he said, "When did I allow you to drink?"
After the words fell, brothers Yao Si and Yao Lin, who were sitting next to Gui Zhang, captured Gui Zhang on the left and right, and then pressed his head on the wine gum.
Wang Hou gritted his teeth and drew his knife and slashed at Guizhang's neck.
The only one in the tent who was completely unaware was Wang Zhongzheng. He was surprised and was about to call out to save someone, but he saw that Guizhang was already in the tent.
Wang Zhongzheng secretly complained that something was wrong. The memorial to capture Guizhang alive had been handed over. Guizhang was about to be escorted to Beijing to be dealt with by the emperor. How come Zhang Yue was killed on the spot.
After a while, dozens of people came in from outside the tent to change the table and blankets. It only took a moment for the tent to be completely new, only one person was missing.
Zhang Yue brought the wine to Mu Zheng and said, "I am only going to kill Gui Zhang alone, and the others will not be asked about it! At the same time, how about the promise I made to you?"
Mu Zheng hesitated for a moment when he heard the words. Then a woman and child came in from outside the tent. They were Mu Zheng's wife and children. When they were captured by the Song people at the foot of Hezhou City, Zhang Yue had always taken good care of them, and now he even takes special care of them.
Send him to Tabai City to reunite with Mu Zheng.
Mu Zheng was overjoyed when he saw this, and then said to Zhang Yue: "Before, it was Dong Fe, Gui Zhang instigated, but now I am completely convinced. Please tell you, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, that I will always be a minister of the Song Dynasty."
After saying this, Mu Zheng took Zhang Yue's wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
Zhang Yue smiled and drank a glass of wine before extending his palm.
Mu Zheng was stunned when he saw this, then nodded and gave Zhang Yuesan a high-five on the spot!
When all the generals in the room saw this scene, they all burst into applause.
After high-fiving, Zhang Yue held Mu Zheng's hand and said: "Peace is hard-won. I hope that the people of the Han and Tibetan families will always be a good alliance, and there will be no more killings from now on!"
